Nicole Stephenson has over 15 years of experience leading and executing marketing, sales, and event responsibilities. Her passion has always been in helping others to overcome obstacles to achieve success.Through her role leading the Society of Professional Women™(SPW) for The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, she understands and values the impact of her work on future generations. SPW provides engaging and impactful programs attended by professional women (and 17% men) from companies of all sizes across the Philadelphia region to accelerate and expand the influence of women leaders of all professions and generations, strengthen the business community and support the region’s non-profit organizations. Nicole is a Board Member and Programming Chair for Girls Spark, a nonprofit, providing teenage girls with a supportive, empowering environment where they can learn, collaborate and overcome adversity in facing today’s social issues. She has also volunteered as an advisor to her sorority as an alumnae, assisted in internship recruitment at her employers, and visits colleges and universities for career talks. Nicole is also a part-time Lecturer for the Wharton Communication Program at the University of Pennsylvania. The beginning of Nicole’s career was spent in the Media Industry working for one of the top Radio stations in the Philadelphia market, KYW Newsradio, in both marketing and programming. Through her interest and knowledge of the Media Industry, and passion to help the next generation, Nicole Co-Founded CollegeCast LLC during the pandemic. CollegeCast committed to helping students grow their personal and professional brands through an experiential learning program enhanced through podcasting. In 2019, she received the Rebecca Gross Alumni Award from the Communications Department at her alma mater Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and the 35 Under 35 Award from Sigma Kappa Sorority. She also received the Woman's Achievement Award from Delaware County Women's Commission in 2022.She is the mother of her daughter, Lilliana, which brings her passion for working towards a brighter inclusive future for all into focus. Contact Nicole at nstephenson@mlcc.org. Follow my Professional Instagram account at _nicole_stephenson.